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Freemasonry’s Workshops Evolve
In the Early 19th Century, Lodges’ Collaboration Yielded Unprecedented Results

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In the late 18th Century, Masons began extending Charity to the
General Public through Hospitals, Colleges, and other needed
services. Shown here is the Northern California Shriners Hospital
for Children in Sacramento.
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